Oct 7, 2023, 05:33 PM IST

Babur to Aurangzeb: Lifespans of Mughal emperors

Mahipal Chouhan

The Mughal Empire was a dynasty of emperors that ruled over the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th century to the mid-19th century. Here are some of the notable Mughal emperors along with their estimated total ages at the time of their deaths:

Babur (1483-1530) - Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire. He died at the age of 47.

Humayun (1508-1556) - Humayun was the son of Babur and the second Mughal emperor. He died at the age of 47.

Akbar(1542-1605) - Akbar, one of the most famous Mughal emperors, ruled for 49 years and died at the age of 63.

Jahangir (1569-1627) - Jahangir was Akbar's son and ruled for 22 years. He died at the age of 58.

Shah Jahan (1592-1666) - Shah Jahan is known for building the Taj Mahal. He ruled for 30 years and died at the age of 74.

Aurangzeb (1618-1707) - Aurangzeb was one of the longest-reigning Mughal emperors, ruling for nearly 49 years. He died at the age of 88.

These Mughal emperors played significant roles in shaping India's history, culture, and architecture during their respective reigns.